menu icon
Book your open day visit nowClick to book open day
Marketing and Brand Management MSc

Marketing and Brand Management MSc

Different course options

Full time | Kingston Hill | 1 year | 16-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Brand Management Marketing

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Why choose this course?

This course can lead to a broad range of careers in marketing, particularly within brand management or brand marketing. It offers an understanding of the business value of brands and the skills to develop and manage them professionally. You will develop a solid knowledge of brand management and be able to oversee a brand across all channels. There are opportunities to apply branding theory to case studies and in a live business context. Through integrated tasks and workshops, industry links and networking opportunities, there is a focus on career and employability.

What you will study

Ability to assess and develop brands from business and design perspectives. Career and employability focus through integrated tasks and workshops. Highly interactive lecture sessions will develop your critical thinking by putting the emphasis on discussion and debate and the exchange of ideas between lecturers and students. You will put theory into practice through applied in-class exercises as well as exciting assessments that enable you to devise strategic brand management and integrated communications plans via live company briefs. Guest lectures by specialist practitioners and industry experts will give you unique insight into the challenges faced by companies in today's competitive landscape. Special industry events organised by our Alumni department provide excellent opportunities for networking.

Teaching and assessment

Assessment typically comprises exams (eg test or exam), practical (eg presentations, performance) and coursework (eg essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

After you graduate

Graduates from this course typically enter the workplace in a range of roles, with many now at marketing director level or above. Typical roles include marketing manager, brand manager, brand marketing executive, product marketing manager, media planning manager, consultant or digital media buyer. Some graduates decide to continue their studies at Kingston University though doctoral research, and many decide to use the skills they have learned to set themselves up in business.

Modules

Examine diverse, sometimes controversial, theories of 'the brand'. Understand the strategic challenges faced by brands and their managers. Develop your own brand management skills that will enable you to make an immediate and effective contribution. This module is delivered through a mix of formal lectures, video case studies and seminars. Groups of students often debate pre-assigned 'hot issues' in branding and present their perspective. There is also an opportunity to visit the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in Notting Hill, London.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£12,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,900

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply.

University information

Kingston University is superbly placed for students to take advantage of London’s many activities and attractions, as well as being close to one of the largest employment centres in the world. Students at Kingston will be able to benefit from award-winning teaching quality during their studies and go onto join a global network of alumni across different industries and sectors upon graduation. There’s always a lot happening at Kingston...more

Similar courses at this uni